KWE 2018
The event KWE! Meet with Indigenous Peoples aims to highlight the 11 Indigenous Nations present in Quebec through artistic and musical performances, workshops on traditional knowledge, discussions on issues affecting Indigenous communities, a cultural crossroads, a tourism space and more.
The second edition of the event took place from August 30 to September 3, 2018, at the Place de l'Assemblée-Nationale in Quebec City.
This second edition was organized by the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador in collaboration with the Huron-Wendat Nation Council, the host nation. Several other partners were involved in the organization of the activities.
The objectives of the event are to raise public awareness about the realities and issues of Indigenous peoples, to celebrate First Nations and Inuit cultures, to showcase the talent of Indigenous artists, to bring people together and to contribute to reconciliation.
PRESS CONFERENCE
The press conference to launch the 2017 KWE program was held on August 20, 2018, and was streamed live on the KWE Facebook page.
Guests who took part in this press conference were Ghislain Picard, President of KWE! Meet with Indigenous Peoples and Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador, the Grand Chief of the Huron-Wendat Nation, Conrad Sioui and Raymond Dion, President of the Borough of La Haute-Saint-Charles.
opening ceremony
An opening ceremony open to the public was held on August 30 at 5:00 p.m. to launch the event. Many dignitaries were invited to attend the ceremony and some of them gave speeches.
Traditional Wendat food was served to close the ceremony.
Many guests and members of the general public attended the ceremony.
"The Path of a Thousand Dreams"
On September 1, the "Path of a Thousand Dreams" walk was held in collaboration with the organization of the same name for which the spokesperson for the event, Dr. Stanley Vollant, is also president.
Since 2010, Dr. Stanley Vollant has walked 6,000 km across the territory of the First Peoples. He walks to promote the well-being of all Indigenous communities.
Previews From the Live Shows
Every day during the event, the public was treated to amazing performances by Indigenous artists. The performance component of the event was a great way to introduce the public to Indigenous culture and the talent of artists from many communities.
photo gallery
KWE in the news
activity report 2018
KWE! Meet with Indigenous Peoples was an event that took place from August 30 to September 3, 2018, at the Place de l'Assemblée-Nationale in Quebec City. This awareness event aimed to put forward the 11 Indigenous Nations in Quebec.
The event was organized in partnership by the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador, the Huron-Wendat Nation Council, the host nation of the event, and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada.